Local News

Justina Sawyer was born at Lakes Region General Hospital, as was her son, Colton, who was born on Friday. In fact, both she and her son were delivered by the same doctor. If she and her partner, Don Miller, have another child, they’ll have to go to Concord Hospital, as LRGHealthcare will close its Family Birthing Place as of May 30. See their story in Health & Wellness. (Adam Drapcho/Laconia Daily Sun)
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Letters

To The Daily Sun,
It has become increasingly obvious, whether Republican or Democrat, that corporations now play an immense role in our political system. It has gotten completely out of control; our government no longer works for us but rather for the corporations who are able to send lobbyists to sit in our courts and fight for their interests while we are too busy to pay attention. Our representatives are no longer representing us; they might... Read more

Announcements

FRANLKIN — In an effort to preserve its mission to support people impacted by addiction through lived experience, on their path to wellbeing, HOPE for NH Recovery is moving forward with plans to consolidate its operations, which entails closing its satellite office in Franklin.Scott Bickford, HOPE’s board chairman, said, "The board and HOPE's staff have worked very hard to keep all of our centers open to serve as many New Hampshire residents and families as... Read more

Obituaries

David B. Dawson, 67
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — David Bruce Dawson died at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring on Feb. 18, 2018, in Jacksonville, at the age of 67 after a short battle with lung cancer.
David was born on Sept. 5, 1950, in Inglewood, California, to Raymond E. and Hope D. (Brickett) Dawson.
He graduated from Inglewood High School in 1969 and worked most of his life in various construction trades from concrete to carpentry. He... Read more

Calendar of Events

Library EventsEvents at Laconia Public Library: Preschool Story Time (Birth to Age 6), 10 to 11 a.m.; Adult Board Game Night, 6 to 7 p.m. For details call 603-524-4775.Events at Gilford Public Library: Line Dancing, 9 to 10:30 a.m.; Check Out an Expert, 10 a.m. to noon.; Art(ists) Alive!, 3:30 to 5 p.m. For details call 603-524-6042.Events at Belmont Public Library: Family Story Time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Explore Creativity, 5 to 6:30 p.m. For... Read more

Columns

Widespread displeasure with Donald Trump and his party bodes well for Democrats in November. They have a good chance of retaking the House and a decent one of winning a Senate majority. But to get there, they must be smart. And being smart includes attracting Republicans repelled by Trump.
There's not going to be a third party any time soon, as much as many centrists crave one. But Democrats can serve as a haven for independents... Read more